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BN51 OLJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Gold Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,536 mi
Last recorded145,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 OLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,536 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 145,536 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,526 miles

air box insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2015 125,526 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air box insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 125,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 107,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 92,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,960 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres running off on outer edges

both rear tyres perrishing badly

chip zone A not in drivers veiw of road

o/s number plate light lens missing

o/s/f type perrishing badly

spare tyre perrishing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres running off on outer edges

both rear tyres perrishing badly

chip zone A not in drivers veiw of road

o/s number plate light lens missing

o/s/f type perrishing badly

spare tyre perrishing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 45,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished, advise swapping with fronts

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BN51 OLJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Gold with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN51 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN51 OLJ registered?

BN51 OLJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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